How often should I see a dentist?
It depends on your risk of decay and gum disease. Your clinician recommends an interval after the examination and adjusts it over time.
Preventive and restorative care
General Dentistry in Pomona, Newport Beach and Brea
Reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Soboh, DDS, FAGD, LVIF, MBALast reviewed
General dentistry covers the routine care that keeps teeth and gums healthy: examinations, professional cleanings, digital X-rays when indicated, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, and extractions when a tooth cannot be saved. Regular visits allow small problems to be found and treated early. Advanced Dentistry & Orthodontics provides general dentistry for adults and children at all three offices; this page was reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Soboh.
Key takeaways
- Routine visits combine an examination, a professional cleaning, and imaging when indicated, so decay and gum disease can be found early.
- How often you should visit depends on your risk of decay and gum disease; the interval is set individually rather than by a fixed rule.
- Restorative care such as fillings and crowns repairs damaged teeth; root canal treatment can save a tooth with an infected pulp; extraction is considered when a tooth cannot be saved.
- Daily brushing and cleaning between the teeth remain the foundation of prevention.
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What does a routine visit include?
A routine visit usually includes a review of your medical and dental history, an examination of the teeth, gums, bite, and soft tissues, a professional cleaning, and dental X-rays when the examination or your history indicates they are needed. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research explains how decay develops and why early detection matters, and its guidance on gum disease describes the signs an examination looks for.
What restorative care is provided?
- Fillings repair teeth affected by decay or small fractures; tooth-colored composite is commonly used.
- Crowns cover teeth that need broader structural protection, for example after a large filling, a fracture, or root canal treatment.
- Root canal treatment removes an infected or inflamed pulp so that a tooth can be kept rather than extracted.
- Extractions are considered when a tooth cannot be predictably saved; replacement options such as dental implants, a bridge, or a removable denture are discussed afterwards.
The right option depends on the diagnosis, the remaining tooth structure, and your priorities. A written plan states what is proposed and what it includes.
How often should I visit?
The interval between visits is set individually. Patients with a history of gum disease, frequent decay, dry mouth, or certain medical conditions may benefit from more frequent visits; others need less frequent care. Your clinician will recommend an interval and revisit it as your risk changes.
Care for families
Children and adults are seen at all three offices. Children's visits focus on prevention, monitoring the eruption of adult teeth, and habits; an orthodontic evaluation may be suggested when growth or bite concerns are noted. Adults with jaw pain, cosmetic goals, or missing teeth can be referred within the practice to the relevant treatment without duplicating records.
Offices, clinicians and financing
This treatment is offered at all three Advanced Dentistry & Orthodontics offices.
Advanced Dentistry & Orthodontics – Newport Beach
20072 SW Birch Street, Ste 150, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Request an appointment in Newport BeachAdvanced Dentistry & Orthodontics – Pomona
101 West Mission Blvd., #221, Pomona, CA 91766
Request an appointment in PomonaAdvanced Dentistry & Orthodontics – Brea
1800 E Lambert Rd # 160, Brea, CA 92821
Request an appointment in BreaClinicians who provide this care
- Dr. Ahmed Soboh, DDS, FAGD, LVIF, MBA
Neuromuscular and aesthetic dentistry
Financing options include Cherry, CareCredit, and in-house financing. Review the interest rate, promotional-period rules, fees, and total repayment in writing before choosing one. See the financing and insurance page. Dental benefits vary by plan; ask the office for a written estimate and verify benefits directly with your insurer.
Dentist-reviewed guides
Read before your consultation. Each guide names its reviewing dentist and lists its sources.
- Patient information
New-patient information, forms, financing, and FAQs.
- Dental glossary
Plain-language definitions of common dental terms.
- Dental emergency guide
- Root canal treatment
Diagnosis, treatment stages, restoration, alternatives and referral.
- Dental crowns
When full coverage may be considered and how crowns differ from fillings and root canal treatment.
- Dentures and missing teeth
Complete, partial, implant-retained, and fixed full-arch options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are X-rays taken at every visit?
No. Imaging is selected according to your history, the examination, and prior images.
When should a child first see a dentist?
Early visits help children become comfortable and let the clinician monitor development. Ask the office for guidance based on your child's age and needs.
Can a badly decayed tooth be saved?
Sometimes. A filling, crown, or root canal treatment may save a tooth depending on how much structure remains and whether the pulp is involved. Extraction is considered when the tooth cannot be predictably saved.
Sources
These sources support general patient education. Individual diagnosis, treatment options, timing, and risks require an examination by a qualified dental professional.
- Tooth DecayNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Accessed 2026-09-04.
- Periodontal (Gum) DiseaseNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Accessed 2026-09-04.
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An evaluation establishes a diagnosis and the options that apply to you. It is not a promise that a particular treatment is indicated.